Michael’s tenacity on behalf of his clients resulted in one of the largest settlements in the country in a benzene exposure case, and he has been twice recognized for achieving some of the highest settlements in Virginia in traumatic brain injury cases.

Michael and his wife Laura have been married since 1987, and they have three grown children. His daughter has intellectual disabilities due to a birth-related traumatic brain injury, and Michael credits her for inspiring him to work tirelessly and fight for the victims of brain injuries.

Education

J.D., University of Richmond Law School, 1987

Law Review, Moot Court Board

B.A., Economics, Ohio Wesleyan University, cum laude, 1984

Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society

Awards and Recognition

AV (highest possible) rating from the Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory since 1996